Soroptimist Event

June 3, 2020

On Monday 8th of June @ 7.30pm to 8.30pm, the Soroptimist Zoom Event will be held.

There is more information on the Club website: www.sigbi.org/st-albans/2020/lifestyle

It’s time to redefine health. Whilst we’re frantically searching for pills and potions to build our fight against COVID-19, the bigger question is how do you find long term health and happiness in a world struck by fear? We’re in an age of precision with tools at our fingertips that let us map out our health. So join Dr Alka Patel to discover the 10 key dimensions of health and the simple steps you can take in your everyday to prevent, reduce and reverse ill health.

This event is not to be missed! By investing just one hour in ourselves we will learn how to find health and happiness, not only during the COVID-19 pandemic but for the entirety of our lives.

Please can all guests book by Eventbrite – just click on the link below

www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-health-and-happiness-in-a-world-struck-by-fear-the-lifestyle-first-method-tickets-106091418288

There is an opportunity when booking by Eventbrite to make a donation to the St Albans and Hertsmere Women’s Refuge – this is entirely optional.

For information on using Zoom please click on this page on our website: www.sigbi.org/st-albans/zoom

Flyers are also attached in 2 different formats to help with sharing the information.

Anyone is welcome to attend.

~The HAWA Team

St.Albans Fast for the Day

June 3, 2020

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St.Albans participated in the fasting period during Ramadan this year with some major participants! The Mayor of St.Albans, Lord Lieutenant Robert Voss CBE, The High Sheriff and many more including councillors, neighbours and friends. This is a prime example of a fantastic way of connecting together as a community, especially during these difficult times.

~The HAWA Team

Helping Our NHS

May 1, 2020

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~The HAWA Team

Keeping Our Community Safe

May 1, 2020

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~The HAWA Team

HAWA Spring & Summer Magazine First Edition

April 23, 2020

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View your copy here:

or download here: HAWA Spring & Summer Digital Edition 2020

COVID-19 St.Albans Response Group

April 23, 2020

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~The HAWA Team

Exercise with Rubina on Skype

April 17, 2020

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To all HAWA and Tiffin Club members.

You can now have exercise sessions on Skype with Rubina. Skype classes will start on Thursday 2nd of April at 11:30AM till 12:30PM, this will continue on every Thursday thereafter.

All of the classes are free, please feel free to click the link below to join.

https://join.skype.com/lY7lF0abgIqL

Help and Assistance during Isolation

April 17, 2020

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Useful information on where to get help and local Businesses offering home delivery while in Isolation.

Here are some informational videos to help you out during the COVID-19 Quarantine. We have videos here in language order: English, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Arabic and Sylheti.

English:

Just Talk Herts

Just Talks Herts are offering support for people who are struggling with their mental health during this current COVID 19 situation. Please click on the attached link for more information.

Website: https://www.justtalkherts.org/news/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus.aspx

Hertfordshire Adult Services

Hertfordshire Adult services have a range of services available for the elderly and vulnerable. Please contact them @ 0300 1234042 alternatively go to there website: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/adult-social-services/adult-social-services.aspx

Communities 1st

COVID-19 for Individuals

If you’re in an ‘at risk’ group and need help or support please complete our online form here. The purpose of this form is to collect your contact details so we can help connect you to support from a volunteer in your community. We will ask some other questions to find out more about the kind of help you need. If you need any help completing this form, please contact Communities 1st @ 020 8207 5115 or email help@communities1st.org.uk

Coronavirus (Covid 19) advice in a number of languages

English, Albanian, Dari, Chinese, French, Pashto, Portuguese, Bengali, Vietnamese, Kurdish Sorani, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Spanish, Turkish, Farsi, Malayalam, Amharic, Tigrinya and Somali coming soon.

Ummah Welfare Trust

Ummah Welfare Trust is reaching out to families in the UK who are suffering in the Coronavirus Pandemic. Families struggling to pay bills, cover rent or meet other immediate payments can contact the charity. Phone @ 08004080011 or 01204661030 or the Families only line @ 07933001283

University of Hertfordshire Islamic Society

University of Hertfordshire Islamic society are offering help to over 60’s or those in self isolation with picking up shopping, posting mail, urgent supplies and friendly phone calls. Please contact them @ 07424691899 or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uhisoc/events/

Hertshelp

Hertshelp are offering emergency food and grocery packs, please contact them @ 0300 1234044 to see if you are eligible. Alternatively you can go to their website: https://www.hertshelp.net/hertshelp.aspx

Grove Fruits in St.Albans

Grove fruits will be offering boxes of set mixed vegetables, fruit or salads. Free delivery to the elderly, vulnerable and those self-isolating. Boxes available at set prices, details will be posted on their social media platforms.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grovefruits Instagram: @grovefruits

Mediterranean Boucherie (Halal meat and Groceries), Hatfield Road, St Albans

Mediterranean Boucherie will be offering free home deliveries on orders over £40 in St Albans, London Colney and Park Street. Payment for goods can be made cash on delivery or bank transfer in advance of delivery.

IMPORTANT NOTICE SMART WASH LAUNDRETTE

53 HATFIELD ROAD, ST ALBANS, AL1 4JE

Following the government guidelines, we have decided that from the 6th June 2020 the launderette will now be open at our usual time from 8am – 6pm, seven days a week as per usual providing service washes and dry cleaning. However it is important that when entering the launderette you must keep a 2 meter distance from one another.

Yours Sincerely,

~The Team of Smart Wash Launderette

WE WILL KEEP THIS POST UPDATED WITH ANY NEW INFORMATION AS IT IS RECEIVED.

Housing Update due to COVID-19

April 17, 2020

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HOUSING CONCERNS DURING COVID-19

FOR BOTH TENANTS AND LANDLORDS

We can understand many people in our community will be concerned about paying rent as they do not have their regular incomes, and contemplating whether they could be evicted during this current corona virus situation.

Similarly, landlords in our community may struggle if they do not receive the rent they are entitled to, and wonder what their rights are at this time.

The government has established a non-statutory guidance for landlords and tenants in the private and social rented sectors, the full booklet can be accessed using this link:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/876500/Consolidated_Landlord_and_Tenant_Guidance_COVID_and_the_PRS_v4.2.pdf

These new rules will be in place till 30^th September 2020; however the government may choose to extend the date if needed.

A few important points to be noted are:

· A landlord cannot evict tenants for the next 3 months.

· If a landlord does give an eviction notice, it will now be a 3 month notice and not the usual 2 months notice.

· All tenants still have a legal obligation to pay their rent. If they are out of work, they can claim Universal Credit, or if furloughed from work they will receive 80% of their salary from their employer.

· An agreement can be made between the landlord and tenant where they allow a smaller percentage of rent to be paid, with how many months this will go on for stated. Additionally, this must be in writing so there is evidence of the agreement, be it a signed and dated contract or an email conversation where both parties have said they agree to terms.

· Then, the outstanding amount from these months will be paid at a later date in full. Or it can be proportionately added to the rent every month after the agreement is over till it is cleared.

· Landlords can seek a 3 month payment holiday on their mortgage from their mortgage lender. Please be noted the interest accumulated during the 3 months will be added to your existing mortgage amount and recalculated.

· Tenants who are eligible for housing benefits should apply.

Please read the guideline attached in the link above, and if you need a better understanding of your rights, you can contact us at HAWA Hub or seek legal advice. This information is correct as of 10^th April 2020.

~The HAWA Team

The Annual General Meeting

April 17, 2020

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The next HAWA AGM meeting will be held in September, please check the blog for further updates and details in the near future.

~The HAWA Team

HAWA

Soroptimist Event

St.Albans Fast for the Day

Helping Our NHS

Keeping Our Community Safe

HAWA Spring & Summer Magazine First Edition

COVID-19 St.Albans Response Group

Exercise with Rubina on Skype

Help and Assistance during Isolation

Useful information on where to get help and local Businesses offering home delivery while in Isolation.

Just Talk Herts

Hertfordshire Adult Services

Communities 1st

COVID-19 for Individuals

Coronavirus (Covid 19) advice in a number of languages

Ummah Welfare Trust

University of Hertfordshire Islamic Society

Hertshelp

Grove Fruits in St.Albans

Mediterranean Boucherie (Halal meat and Groceries), Hatfield Road, St Albans

WE WILL KEEP THIS POST UPDATED WITH ANY NEW INFORMATION AS IT IS RECEIVED.

Housing Update due to COVID-19

HOUSING CONCERNS DURING COVID-19

FOR BOTH TENANTS AND LANDLORDS

The Annual General Meeting

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